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sallahukavutti

masc nom sg of sallahukavutti (adj); fem nom sg of sallahukavutti (adj); nt nom sg of sallahukavutti (adj); nt acc sg of sallahukavutti (adj); …

  1. of frugal livelihood; living lightly

Analysis. salla (arrow) + huka (swift, nimble) + vutti (course, conduct, practice). The compound suggests rapid progress, often used in contexts of quick attainment in meditation or the spiritual path.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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